The 17-year veteran of the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Florida Marlins for three innings in a 5-1 victory in Pittsburgh to earn career MLB victory 124, passing Hideo Nomo of Japan™s 123 for the most by an Asian-born pitcher in the American big leagues.

œIt took time for me to earn my 123rd, and I now have marked 124, which makes a lot of difference. I™m so pleased for that, Park said via his personal website, chanhopark61.com.

MLB.com quoted Park as saying that œOne hundred-and-twenty-four is not great for the Major Leagues, but it™s very special.

Park went on to say that œIt reminds me of 17-years ago, when I first came to the United States. I appreciate the people who brought me here and helped me. I™ve met a lot of special people throughout my career, and today, that means a lot.